Speech Language Pathologist (Full Time) - Therapy Services

***$15K Sign On Bonus and $4K Relocation Bonus for eligible new hires!

Unlock your potential for professional development! We are looking for a Full Time, Speech Language Pathologist (CCC) to join our Therapy Services Team!

Located in northwest Arizona, Kingman has a mild climate with stunning Arizona sunsets! In the shadows of beautiful mountain ranges and nearby lakes, Kingman is an outdoor enthusiasts' paradise with abundant sunshine and is a great community to live, work and play!

Benefits (Full Time Employees) We offer you an excellent total compensation package, including a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits,

and growth opportunities:

• Exceptional Colleagues
• Join us and you'll be a part of a culture where we support each other and celebrate what makes each of us a special person as we work together with integrity, compassion, teamwork, respect, and accountability.
• Our leaders demonstrate their commitment by gathering feedback, supporting, and empowering team members to do their best work through regular leadership rounding.
• Health and Well-Being
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid HSA for HDHP participants, Robust Wellness and Employee Assistance Program, Employer Paid Group Life, Short & Long-Term Disability
• Generous Paid Leave Accruals
• 403b Pension Plan with Employer Contributions
• Employee Recognition Programs, Employee Discounts, and Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Identity Theft Protection
• On-site daycare exclusive to our employees’ children of all ages
• Career Growth and Development
• Tuition Reimbursement/Scholarships for full-time employees
• As a not-for-profit organization, our employees who have qualified student loans may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• So much more!

Position Purpose

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision of providing the region’s best clinical care and patient service through an environment that fosters respect for others and pride in performance.

The incumbent shall be responsible for providing a full range of Speech and Language Pathology services including assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position’s qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards.

With each patient encounter, the incumbent shall use AIDET, perform hand hygiene, assists with positioning patient for comfort and pain management, and performs environment check prior to leaving patient’s room and/or maintains a clean and organized environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct a Speech and Language Pathology evaluation or screen.
• Selects and administers the appropriate diagnostic procedures to determine the extent of the patient’s impairment and the prognosis for improvement.
• Develop an individualized Plan of Care with functional goals.
• Provide appropriate therapeutic interventions.

• Evaluate patient response to treatment and modify plan as necessary

• Document the course of patient care including progress made and the continuing need for treatment.
• Provide patient and/or family education to help achieve goals.
• Adheres to KHI Attendance Policy.
• Communicates and demonstrates a professional image for patients, families, clients, coworkers, and others.
• Adhere to policies, rules, and regulations from KHI, Arizona State Board of Speech and Language Pathology, and Medicare.
• Assists with orientation of new staff as requested.
• Meets KHI requirements for skills competency and safety.
• Participate in continuing education/professional development activities.
• Assists with the SLP students and Clinical Fellow program.
• Participate in staff meetings, client relation and marketing activities.

• Documentation is complete and accurate, meeting all KHI, Arizona State Board of Speech Language Pathology, and Medicare regulatory requirements.

• Billing is completed by the end of each shift, accurate, meets reasonable and necessary requirements, and is justified in the documentation.

• Individual productivity meets department standards.
• Patient satisfaction will meet or exceed department standards.

Qualifications

Education

Graduate of a Master’s Degree program, or foreign equivalent, in Speech & Language Pathology.

Licensure: Current Arizona License for Speech & Language Pathology

Certification: BLS and AED through the American Heart Association

Certificate of Clinical Competency (or eligible)

Experience: Recent experience working with an adult and geriatric population

Preferences

Education/Experience: Serving people with physical disabilities is desirable.

Special Position Requirements

Exposure Category: Category II: Expected duties have possible, but not routine, potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues

Work Requirements

The Incumbent shall have the ability to lift and transfer patients and equipment, have the ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, crouch, and communicate to provide therapeutic interventions.

When incredible people and incredible facilities like ours join together, incredible things happen. If you want to be a part of an incredible team that is dedicated to delivering the highest quality in patient care, we invite you to explore this opportunity with KRMC and apply online today.

Facility Profile

Kingman Regional Medical Center is the largest healthcare provider and the only remaining not-for-profit hospital in Mohave County, Arizona. As a 235-bed multi-campus healthcare system, our medical center includes more than 1,800 employees, 280 physicians/allied health professionals, and 250 volunteers.

Kingman Regional Medical Center is recognized as an innovator in rural healthcare, a teaching hospital and a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. We provide a full-continuum of highly-technical and specialized medical services to meet the healthcare needs of our community.

***Connect with the Recruiter for more details, Shondi Locey - shondi.locey@azkrmc.com [shondi.locey@azkrmc.com]